Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Prestige System Complete Guide — Prestige Levels, Unlock Rewards, Challenges, Seasonal Prestige#
The Prestige system in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 returns to the classic layered Prestige model — after reaching the highest military rank (Level 55), you can choose to reset your level to unlock higher Prestige tiers. Every Prestige grants exclusive rewards — including weapon blueprints, operator skins, calling cards, emblems, and more. In addition, the Seasonal Prestige system adds extra challenge objectives for every season.
Military Rank Basics#
| Item |
Description |
| Starting Level |
Level 1 |
| Highest Military Rank |
Level 55 |
| Total XP Required |
About 2,500,000 XP (~60,000 XP per level after 50) / ~2,500,000 XP (60K XP per level after 50) |
| Number of Prestiges |
10 Classic Prestiges + Seasonal Prestige (unlimited) / 10 Classic Prestiges + Seasonal (unlimited) |
| Prestige Rewards |
Exclusive weapon blueprints, skins, calling cards, and more with every Prestige |
| Items Kept |
COD Points, Battle Pass progress, store-purchased skins |
| Items Reset |
Military rank, weapon levels, challenge progress |
XP Gain#
| Action |
XP |
Description |
| Kill |
100 |
Base kill |
| Headshot Kill |
+25 |
Bonus reward |
| Assist |
25 |
— |
| Capture a Point |
200 |
Domination |
| Hardpoint Score |
25/sec |
Points scored each second inside the Hardpoint |
| Plant/Defuse |
300 |
S&D |
| Match Won |
1,000 |
Winning team only |
| Match Completed |
2,000-4,000 |
Base completion XP |
| Medals |
25-500 |
Depends on medal type |
| Double XP Token |
x2 |
Doubles all sources |
Classic Prestige Levels#
| Prestige |
Level Required |
Estimated Total XP |
Main Reward |
| Rookie |
Level 55 |
~2,500,000 |
Prestige calling card + weapon blueprint |
| Veteran |
P1 + Level 55 |
~5,000,000 |
Prestige emblem |
| Elite |
P2 + Level 55 |
~7,500,000 |
Operator skin |
| Expert |
P3 + Level 55 |
~10,000,000 |
Legendary animated calling card |
| Master |
P4 + Level 55 |
~12,500,000 |
Master weapon blueprint |
| Ruler |
P5 + Level 55 |
~15,000,000 |
Ruler operator skin |
| Legend |
P6 + Level 55 |
~17,500,000 |
Legendary weapon charm |
| Mythic |
P7 + Level 55 |
~20,000,000 |
Mythic calling card |
| Immortal |
P8 + Level 55 |
~22,500,000 |
Immortal animated emblem |
| Apex |
P9 + Level 55 |
~25,000,000 |
Apex full operator skin set |
Prestige Reward Details#
| Prestige |
Reward 1 |
Reward 2 |
Reward 3 |
Other |
| P1 - Rookie |
“Rookie” calling card |
XM4 blueprint “First Blood” |
Weapon XP Token x2 |
— |
| P2 - Veteran |
“Veteran” emblem |
GS45 blueprint “Veteran’s Choice” |
XP Token x2 |
— |
| P3 - Elite |
“Elite” operator skin |
Combat Knife blueprint |
Weapon XP Token x3 |
— |
| P4 - Expert |
“Expert” calling card (animated) |
Jackal PDW blueprint |
XP Token x3 |
— |
| P5 - Master |
“Master” weapon blueprint |
Exclusive weapon charm |
Battle Pass 10-tier skip |
— |
| P6 - Ruler |
“Ruler” operator skin |
Calling card + emblem set |
500 COD Points |
— |
| P7 - Legend |
“Legend” weapon charm |
Model L blueprint |
Weapon XP Token x5 |
— |
| P8 - Mythic |
“Mythic” calling card (animated) |
Exclusive operator finishing move |
XP Token x5 |
— |
| P9 - Immortal |
“Immortal” emblem (animated) |
Holographic weapon blueprint |
Battle Pass 20-tier skip |
— |
| P10 - Apex |
“Apex” full operator set |
Ultimate weapon blueprint “Apex Power” |
Exclusive calling card + emblem + charm |
Apex permanent icon |
Seasonal Prestige#
After completing the 10 Classic Prestiges, the Seasonal Prestige system lets you keep climbing in every season.
| Seasonal Prestige |
Level Requirement |
Reward |
Description |
| Season 1 Prestige |
Apex (P10) + Level 55 |
Season-exclusive calling card + emblem |
Resets every season — take on the challenge again |
| Season 2 Prestige |
S1 + Level 55 |
S2-exclusive rewards |
— |
| Season Master |
Complete all Seasonal Prestige challenges |
Season Master operator skin |
Different every season |
Prestige Challenges#
Besides leveling up, every Prestige also has specific challenge tasks — completing them grants extra XP and exclusive rewards.
| Prestige |
Challenge 1 |
Challenge 2 |
Challenge 3 |
Challenge 4 |
Total Reward |
| P1 |
50 headshot kills |
25 point captures |
10 melee kills |
Win matches with 5 different weapons |
10,000 XP + calling card |
| P2 |
100 headshot kills |
50 equipment kills |
25 sliding kills |
10 scorestreak calls |
15,000 XP + emblem |
| P3 |
150 headshot kills |
75 assists |
50 diving kills |
15 scorestreak kills |
20,000 XP + skin |
| P4 |
200 headshot kills |
100 defensive point kills |
10 revenge kills |
100 confirmed kills / dog tag collects |
25,000 XP + animated calling card |
| P5 |
250 headshot kills |
25 killstreaks of 5+ |
25 flanking kill medals |
Win on 10 different maps |
30,000 XP + weapon blueprint |
Fast Leveling Tips#
| Tip |
Description |
Recommended Mode |
Expected Efficiency |
| Double XP Token |
Maximize playtime during 2XP events or when using tokens |
All modes |
x2 speed |
| Focus on Mode Objectives |
Capture points, Hardpoint scoring — more XP than kills alone |
Domination |
+50-100% vs TDM |
| Complete Daily Challenges |
3 daily challenges per day — high XP rewards |
Any mode |
5,000+ XP/day |
| Use Weapon XP Tokens |
Level up military rank and weapon level at the same time |
Zombies |
Dual-track leveling |
| Stack Tokens |
Activate 2XP and Weapon 2XP together — double efficiency |
All modes |
Maximum doubling |
| Zombies Grinding |
XP gain in Zombies is very efficient early on |
Zombies |
High efficiency at high rounds |
Weapon Level Progression#
Every weapon has its own independent leveling system — earn XP with the weapon to unlock attachments.
| Weapon Level |
XP Required |
Unlocks |
| 41-50 |
~120,000 |
Mastery camo challenges unlocked |
Rank Unlock Items#
| Military Rank |
Unlocks |
| 1 |
XM4, Jackal PDW, LW3A1 Frostline, Marine SP, GS45, basic perks |
| 10 |
AMES 85, Gambler perk |
| 16 |
C9 SMG, Engineer perk |
| 25 |
GPR 91 AR, Sentry Turret |
| 31 |
Model L AR, White Phosphorus |
| 37 |
Goblin Mk2 AR, Attack Helicopter |
| 43 |
LR 7.62 Sniper, Armed Helicopter |
| 49 |
Saug SMG, Advanced UAV |
| 55 |
Unlocks the Prestige option — Beck Operator |
Prestige FAQ#
| Question |
Answer |
| Do weapon levels reset after Prestige? / Do weapon levels reset? |
Yes — all weapon levels reset to 1 — but attachment unlocks are kept permanently |
| Do perks need to be unlocked again after Prestige? / Do perks reset? |
You need to reach the unlock level again — but already unlocked perks stay available permanently |
| What is the difference between Classic and Seasonal Prestige? / Classic vs Seasonal Prestige? |
Classic Prestige has 10 fixed tiers — Seasonal Prestige refreshes every season |
| Is Prestige worth it? / Is Prestige worth it? |
Worth it — if you want the exclusive rewards and want to show your dedication |
| How to check Prestige progress? / How to check Prestige progress? |
In the game lobby — click the military rank icon for details |